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Travel to Europe (To-Europe) · Independent rail vacation package
7-Day Europe for Lovers Rail Tour (7R02)
From Paris via Heidelberg, Munich, and Innsbruck to Venice, this rail tour runs through the scenic Alp Mountains and covers some of the most romantic places in Central Europe: Venice, Innsbruck, Munich & Neuschwanstein Castle, Heidelberg Castle and Paris.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Heidelberg
Paris to Heidelberg
High-speed ICE/TGV rail from Paris Est via Mannheim to Heidelberg (about 3:40 hrs), with an included taxi transfer to the Old Town hotel. Walking-tour suggestions for Heidelberg Castle and the Old Bridge.
- Day 2railovernight: Munich
Munich
Speed rail from Heidelberg to Munich (about 3 hours). Munich admission package included, plus self-guided walking-tour suggestions.
- Day 3overnight: Munich
Escorted Coach Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace
All-day escorted coach tour via Oberammergau to Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle; admissions included.
- Day 4railovernight: Innsbruck
Innsbruck
Speed rail from Munich to Innsbruck (under 2 hours) through the Alps via Rosenheim and Kufstein. Visit the Goldenes Dachl and the Maria-Theresien-Strasse.
- Day 5railovernight: Venice
Venice
Direct train from Innsbruck to Venice through the scenic Alps (about 4.5 hours). Afternoon and evening free to see the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace.
- Day 6overnight: Venice
Venice
Free English-speaking walking tour of Venice, taking in St. Mark's Square, Marco Polo's House and the Cannareggio District.
- Day 7
Venice
Tour ends after breakfast. Extensions to Rome or Florence (with day trips to Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa) can be arranged.
Included
- 2nd-class rail tickets for all listed journeys
- Hotels as listed (or similar) from Heidelberg onward, centrally located near each train station
- Buffet breakfast daily
- Taxi transfer from Heidelberg Central Station to hotel
- Munich admissions: Residence Museum, Treasury, Cuvilliés-Theatre, Hall of Fame, Nymphenburg Palace and Park, Marstallmuseum, Museum of Nymphenburg Porcelain
- All-day escorted coach tour to Oberammergau, Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle
- English-speaking walking tour in Venice
- Day-by-day itinerary, tickets, vouchers and city information
Not included
- Airfare from your origin to Paris and from Venice to your origin
- All meals other than breakfast
- Gratuities (tips)
- Paris accommodation (available on request)
